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Conant Stream — Streams 37.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 564274
Catalogued on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Conant Stream — a stream — lies 37.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564274, Conant Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Conant Stream sits at 44.87672° N, 70.42784° W (DMS 44°52′36″ N, 70°25′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.92283° N, 70.50007° W (DMS 44°55′22″ N, 70°30′00″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 134 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Conant Stream itself. The ones closest to Conant Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orbeton Stream | Madrid | 1.5 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Madrid | 1.9 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 1.9 mi |
| Perham Stream | Redington | 2.5 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 2.6 mi |
| Winship Stream | Redington | 2.8 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Redington | 3.4 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 3.7 mi |
| Jont Stream | Madrid | 4.4 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Jackson Mountain | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Conant Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.8 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 6.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Conant Stream — 37.1 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.877°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Conant Stream track the nearby Bear Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Conant Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Conant Stream located?
Conant Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Conant Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Conant Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Conant Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564274 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Conant Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 133 other streams in Franklin County, Maine.